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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.09, 393.26 and 174.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.09, 393.26 and 174.53 is: 240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.09 : 393.26 = 174.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.09/393.26 = 174.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.09x = 393.26 × 174.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.09x = 68,632.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,632.83/285.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.74

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